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Tiny Tots

10:00am - 11:15am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A social gathering time for caregivers and their children age 3 and under. A story, rhyme, and other activity may be included.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

League of Human Dignity Office Hours

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The League of Human Dignity offers various programs and services, such as independent living skills training, peer support, advocacy, information and referral services, and accessibility assessments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Glowforge Help

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop
Register
Registration
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

The library has a Glowforge Laser Cutter/etcher  equipment. You may register to learn more about these technologies or get help designing and creating with our library volunteer and library staff.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees govern the operation of the Lied Public Library. Trustees are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Clarinda City Council. For more information, see the City Ordinance or Board Bylaws.

Smash Brothers Tournament for Teens

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Games
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Crush the competition and compete for prizes in Smash Brothers Ultimate on the Switch. We’ll have pizza for all entrants and prizes for the top three finishers. Signup required and there is a maximum of 16 contestants.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Fun with Fabrics - Sewing Class for kids!

9:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Welcome to our Kids' Beginner Sewing Class, where creativity meets fun! This exciting class is designed specifically for kids ages 6-15, meeting every Saturday for three weeks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Domino Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you like to play Dominoes? The Library is hosting a domino club the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 1pm until 3:30 pm. All skill levels are welcome. We will provide dominoes, but you are welcome to bring your favorite set.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Lego Club @ CRHC

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

We provide the Legos, you do the building. This is an open opportunity to get creative and build. Please Do Not bring your own Legos.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS : Gameplay

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Performance, Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Other
Event Details:

What: Join us for an exciting journey into the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), the first and oldest tabletop role-playing game, which is turning 50 next year!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Culinary Club Holiday Cookie Exchange

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Culinary
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Culinary
Event Details:

Join us for a delectable and festive evening of cookie swapping at the Lied Public Library's Culinary Club. The Holiday Cookie Swap is a beloved tradition where you can share and indulge in an array of homemade holiday treats.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Office of US Senator Joni Ernst - Traveling Office Hours

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

Traveling office hours

Story Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For Children 3-5 years of age. Join us for books, stories, songs, crafts, and much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Family Crafting

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for our early out program of family crafting. There will be different crafts set up at different stations. You are welcome to do all of them or ones you are interested in.

Monthly Book Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Adults
Book Club
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the library to discuss the monthly book selection.  Multiple copies of the current selection are available for check out.

Virtual Reality

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to try Virtual Reality or have already tried it and enjoyed it? Come in to the library on Friday afternoons and virtual reality will be set up.

Learn to Crochet

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Closed
Registration
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful 4-week course on the basics of crochet, led by the talented Eventine Rowe from Victorious Creations! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this course is perfect for you.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Library Closed - Holidays

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Lied Public Library
Description:

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS : Gameplay

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Performance, Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Other
Event Details:

What: Join us for an exciting journey into the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), the first and oldest tabletop role-playing game, which is turning 50 next year!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Giving Tuesday with Clarinda Foundation

All Day
Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We are thrilled to announce that the Clarinda Foundation is once again joining forces with the Library Foundation for this year’s GivingTuesday event on December 3rd.

Story Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For Children 3-5 years of age. Join us for books, stories, songs, crafts, and much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Mah Jongg Friends

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn MAH JONGG, the ancient Chinese game of tiles. It's fast, free, and fun for all ages. Mah Jongg is a fun, social, and mentally stimulating tile game played with four players. Players create strategy and build hands.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Card Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the Library's Card Club, held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1 pm to 3 pm!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

eGaming Club - esports for everyone

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

eGaming Club is for anyone with an interest in videogames. Hang out with others and share/stream what you’re currently playing, discuss video games and play games. Competitive gaming opportunities through tournaments may be offered as well.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Challenge Chat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Location: Lied Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Participating in the 2024 Great Reading Challenge?  Just want to chat with others about what you're reading?  Gather around the fireplace at the library to talk with others about books during this low-key get together.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.